CPSC, Tek Nek Toys Announce Recall of Ride-On Toys
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2004-04-14). Hazards: choking. About 70,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 04119 |
| Published | 2004-04-14 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-05 |
| Product category | Toy Ride-on |
| Products | Tonka ride-on toy trucks |
| Firm named in the title | Tek Nek Toys |
| Firms | Tek Nek Toys International, L.P., of Grapevine, Texas (manufacturer) |
| Units (US) | 70,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Kmart, Meijer and Shopko sold the ride-on toys nationwide, from December 2002 through March 2004, for about $30. |
Description
The ride-on toys were sold under five model names including Butterfly Girl, Fire Rescue, Mermaid, Police Car, and Tonka Construction Crew. The toys can be used as a ride-on or push walker toy, with a handle on the back of the seat rest. These toys were sold for children ages 1 to 3 years old. On the dash of the ride-on toys are buttons which produce sounds when activated. The recalled Ride-on vehicles have a date code from 20021127 to 20030319. The date code is located in the battery compartment located on the top panel next to the steering wheel.
Hazard
The screw and nut assembly, attaching the steering wheel, can come loose, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should take these recalled ride-on toy vehicles away from young children immediately and contact Tek Nek Toys for free replacement parts.
Incidents and injuries
Tek Nek Toys has received six reports of the screw and nut coming loose, including the death of an 18-month-old boy, who aspirated a screw.
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